The Wheel, Vol 6, No 16

Articles in this issue

• Lewee's Letter — The Boston Track and Dead-beatism

  The Boston correspondent reports that the Union Base Ball Ground bicycle track is losing money because cyclists expect free admission, recounts a frank conversation with a track official who has grown disillusioned with cyclists' sense of entitlement, and urges riders to pay their way like any other spectator.

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• The Cunningham Company and the Custom House

  An account of the US Customs seizure of the Cunningham Company's stock, machinery, and premises over a disputed duty assessment on royalty payments, placing the firm in financial jeopardy and inconveniencing customers awaiting machine deliveries.

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• The Boston Club Tricycle Road Race

  Announcement of the Boston Bicycle Club's second annual tricycle road race from South Natick to Boston, describing the course, medals offered, and expected competitors including Burnham, Haven, and Norton.

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